Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected

AAA projects a record 72 million Americans will travel for Fourth of July, with Oklahoma drivers urged to plan ahead for traffic and construction.

News 9 By: Graham Dowers June 29th 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is underway, and transportation officials say this year is set to break records.

AAA projects more than 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over the nine-day travel period, setting new highs for both road trips and air travel as summer reaches its peak. Of those travelers, 62 million are expected to hit the roads, up by 1.3 million from last year.

TSA is reminding air passengers to bring their REAL ID, which will soon be required for all domestic flights.

"We still have a few that fly that are not [REAL ID holders], Stacie Hamm, Will Rogers International Airport Public Information Officer, said. "So we are taking them outside of their line, and they get an extra verification."

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